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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 January 2024, 11:14
Replies: 2
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Posted By JTURNER
South of France

Hi All,

I am exploring options for the South of France and bringing the boat with us as we did with Portugal very successfully a few years ago. I have searched the forum for key words like France...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 September 2022, 08:46
Replies: 12
Views: 1,044
Posted By JTURNER
Kieran at Ribshop replaced the tubes on our...

Kieran at Ribshop replaced the tubes on our Zodiac Pro Open 550 a few years ago. He did a great job, no hassle - +44 1489 556802 they are based on the Hamble.

I believe Chas Newens remain the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 February 2022, 18:32
Replies: 11
Views: 1,608
Posted By JTURNER
Send me your emailaddress and I will forward all...

Send me your emailaddress and I will forward all correspondence

It was Hagon Shocks in Essex. Dealt with Tony

Top man

02085026222

He may still have a full record of what he produced
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 July 2021, 22:00
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By JTURNER
Hi All, so we’re off in a week tomorrow. Trailer...

Hi All, so we’re off in a week tomorrow. Trailer checked over today and all EU required lights are working (electrics on my 3 year old SBS trailer is very poor....) great trailers but I think the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 May 2021, 05:39
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By JTURNER
Thanks to Pikey Dave’s guidance, I found that...

Thanks to Pikey Dave’s guidance, I found that HMRC have a special pleasurecraft division. (you can find via google). I contacted via email them with all relevant docs. They responded stating they...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 May 2021, 22:01
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By JTURNER
Thanks for all the guidance and input. It’s...

Thanks for all the guidance and input.

It’s taken a while but I now have the boat properly registered on the small boats register and have a letter from HMRC to confirm VAT paid. I have submitted...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 May 2021, 21:47
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By JTURNER
Portugal - by ferry and Road

Hi Everyone I hope you’re all well and enjoying new found freedoms as we ease out of lockdown.

We are hoping to take the Boat to Portugal this summer. A bit of searching on the topic indicates a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2020, 18:21
Replies: 1
Views: 666
Posted By JTURNER
I would call Giovanni at Rodella Ribs. Down...

I would call Giovanni at Rodella Ribs. Down closer to you and really nice guy. Good luck J
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 May 2020, 16:25
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By JTURNER
I have had two boat covers made by the guys in...

I have had two boat covers made by the guys in Brookes Tarpaulins in Conwy (North Wales). Not sure if they can do seats but excellent for boat covers very happy with result on both boats (zodiac and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2020, 17:59
Replies: 28
Views: 2,106
Posted By JTURNER
Thanks Chaps - I have looked at the Cobb - looks...

Thanks Chaps - I have looked at the Cobb - looks like a cool piece of kit and whilst expensive - will last.

The other option I found online was this Gas one from Cadac

Gas has the advantage of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2020, 17:07
Replies: 28
Views: 2,106
Posted By JTURNER
Best Portable BBQ

Anyone any suggestions or guidance on the best BBQ to take on the RIB? (For use on the beach obviously). Is gas or charcoal better? there appear to be lots of options for camping BBQ's so be great to...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 May 2020, 16:54
Replies: 23
Views: 6,360
Posted By JTURNER
I take a near 8m RIB to the West of Ireland...

I take a near 8m RIB to the West of Ireland Ireland and back each year from Southampton. I always had this user case in mind so was careful to select a RIB that was not excessively wide. This was a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 May 2020, 21:34
Replies: 18
Views: 3,316
Posted By JTURNER
I cannot follow the link to your video. However,...

I cannot follow the link to your video. However, if the water is gathering around these drain plugs then the issue is quite likely the outlet scupper valve on the rear of the hull. There are two on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 April 2020, 09:18
Replies: 0
Views: 500
Posted By JTURNER
Weighted Anchor Rope

Hi All,

Hope youre all managing and staying healthy in these challenging times. I am hopeful we will get out on the water at some point and hopefully the sun will shine for a glorious British...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 October 2019, 20:03
Replies: 10
Views: 1,146
Posted By JTURNER
Sorry to hear that about Richard. If he has...

Sorry to hear that about Richard. If he has indeed moved on to pastures new, I wish him well. His workmanship and finish was excellent for me and agree sometimes a bit erratic on the text/call...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 October 2019, 13:36
Replies: 10
Views: 1,146
Posted By JTURNER
There is literally only one guy to call you need...

There is literally only one guy to call you need to call in my view. He is good value and exceptionally talented. Finish is exceptional. Has redone upholstery on 2 Ribs for me now (Zodiac 550 Pro...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2019, 18:47
Replies: 8
Views: 981
Posted By JTURNER
I have the NOCO. Highly recommend

I have the NOCO. Highly recommend
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 June 2019, 06:48
Replies: 29
Views: 1,989
Posted By JTURNER
RIB.net Radio Channel (Solent - but can work anywhere)

Hi All, I am guessing this may already exist (particularly for events like Easdale), but I was thinking should we all agree a RIB.net radio channel. ie when out on the water if we all had a dual...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 June 2019, 22:26
Replies: 3
Views: 2,666
Posted By JTURNER
Last year, I bought the boat they built for the...

Last year, I bought the boat they built for the Southampton boat show in 2014. I would agree with the Comment above. There were little things they hadn’t done that they should have done. Eg every...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 May 2019, 09:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,097
Posted By JTURNER
Thanks Matata - out of interest - what boat do...

Thanks Matata - out of interest - what boat do you have? I find it improbably that they cannot get the existing P79 to work with my Humber hull. Thanks J
Forum: Electrics and electronics 13 May 2019, 14:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,097
Posted By JTURNER
Transducer Question

Hi All,

In the recent full refit I had a new Garmin Echomap Plus 95sv installed. This was paired with a Garmin P79 InHull transducer
The transducer is not working. It is showing depth for the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 May 2019, 10:25
Replies: 11
Views: 1,608
Posted By JTURNER
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 May 2019, 09:42
Replies: 11
Views: 1,608
Posted By JTURNER
Many Thanks GuyC - I spoke to Steve Jordan...

Many Thanks GuyC - I spoke to Steve Jordan Motorcycles who in turn directed me to Hagon Shocks. Tony at Hagon got me to ship the old Bitubo shock. The then produced a replacement. It did end up...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2019, 07:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,608
Posted By JTURNER
Thanks Guy will try both today but I am guessing...

Thanks Guy will try both today but I am guessing a bespoke build may be expensive. I feel there must be an off the shelf solution for the shock. If there is these easily become the cheapest shock...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2019, 17:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,608
Posted By JTURNER
Humber Shock Seats - Replacement Shock

Has anyone out there tried to replace the Shock Absorber in use on a Humber Shock Seat. These seats have been in use by Humber for around 8 years and they mostly use a BiTubo motorcycle shock...
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